San Sebastian's Calvin Abueva is joined by Alaska team members and Stags coach Topex Robinson (left), who also played for the Aces and currently is an assistant to Luigi Trillo. Jerome Ascano

One of the biggest surprises of the night was Petron's decision to pick Alex Mallari, who saw action for Lewis-Clark State in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, with the third choice overall. Jerome Ascano

Petron officials hope Alex Mallari can chip in significant numbers as they try to win their first title since the 2011 Governors Cup. Jerome Ascano

Cliff Hodge, expected to be picked third overall, landed in fourth instead with the Meralco Bolts -- a development that is welcomed by the squad led by Asi Taulava. Jerome Ascano

One of the top players in the Developmental League, Cliff Hodge is expected to make an immediate impact at Meralco, which has never advanced to a title series since joining the league in 2010. Jerome Ascano

Aldrech Ramos still looked like he was still wondering what really happened. After being picked fifth overall by Barako Bull he was sent to B-Meg, which took Jewel Ponferrada (fourth left) 13th overall. Jerome Ascano

Jerick Canada (center) of the Asean Basketball League champion Indonesia Warriors is taken 28th by Barangay Ginebra. Jerome Ascano

It was already late in the draft at No. 29 and B-Meg still wasn't done tabbing big men, adding Gian Chiu to a list that includes Aldrech Ramos, taken through a trade, and 13th pick Jewel Ponferrada. Jerome Ascano

Ateneo forward-center Jason Escueta is picked at the end of the third round at 30th overall by Talk N Text. Jerome Ascano

It was getting late but Joseph Hermosisima had reason to smile after being picked at 31st overall by Barako Bull. Jerome Ascano